2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R brake

What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical
system cannot perform
beyond the abilities dictated
by its level of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS is always maintained
in optimum condition, it is
essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified
inspection intervals.
Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Mo-
torrad Integral ABS permits
must not be used as an ex-
cuse for careless riding. ABS
is primarily a means of ensur-
ing a safety margin in genuine
emergencies. Take care when cornering.
When you apply the brakes
on a corner, the motorcycle's
weight and momentum take
over and even BMW Motor-
rad Integral ABS is unable to
counteract their effects.
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 89
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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Remove oil filler cap1by
turning it counter-clockwise.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Install cap of oil filler neck 1
and turn it clockwise to
close.
Installing the seat ( 55)Draining engine oilRemoving the seat ( 54) Squeeze the retainer of
transparent tube
2together
on left and right and pull the
tube up and out of the oil
tank.
Pull the transparent tube
down out of the frame and
drain the engine oil into a
suitable container until the
level is to specification.
Insert the transparent tube
into the oil tank and engage
the retainer.
Store or dispose of the ex-
cess engine oil in an envir-
onmentally compatible man-
ner. Installing the seat ( 55)
Brake system, generalReliabilityA fully functional brake sys-
tem is a basic requirement for
the road safety of your motor-
cycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the dependability of the brake
system.
Under these circumstances
have the brake system
checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Incorrect working prac-
tices endanger the reli-
ability of the brakes.
Have all work on the brake
system performed by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.Check operation of the
brakesPull the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.Brake padsChecking brake-pad
thickness, front brakes
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
thickness can cause a reduc-
tion in braking efficiency and
under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to
the brake system.
In order to ensure the de-
pendability of the brake sys-
tem, do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minim-
um permissible thickness.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascer-
tain their thickness. Brake-pad thickness,
front
The wear indicators on
the brake pads must be
clearly visible.
If the wear indicating mark is
no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads re-
placed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Checking brake pad
thickness, rear brakes
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
thickness can cause a reduc-
tion in braking efficiency and
under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to
the brake system.
In order to ensure the de-
pendability of the brake sys-
tem, do not permit the brake
pads to wear past the minim-
um permissible thickness.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Visually inspect the brake
pads from the right to as-
certain their thickness.
Rear brake pads, ma-
terial thickness
Wear limit Rear brake pads, ma-
terial thickness
1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
Make sure that the brake
disc is not visible through
the bore in the inboard
brake block.
If the brake disc is visible: Have the brake pads re-
placed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Brake fluidCheck the brake-fluid
level, front brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
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Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.Make sure the ground is
level and firm and hold the
motorcycle upright.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position. Check the brake fluid level
in front reservoir
1.
The brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reser-
voir drops as the brake pads
wear. Brake fluid level, front
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake
fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-
fluid reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified
as quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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Check the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and hold the
motorcycle upright.
with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand. Check the brake fluid level
in brake fluid reservoir
1.
The brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reser-
voir drops as the brake pads
wear. Brake fluid level, rear
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake
fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-
fluid reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified
as quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
793zMaintenance

Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads be-
ing pressed together to the
extent that they cannot be
slipped back over the brake
disc on reassembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 3
of the brake calipers on left
and right. Force the brake pads
slightly apart by rocking
brake calipers
4back
and forth Aagainst brake
discs 5.
Mask off the parts of the
wheel rim that could be
scratched in the process of
removing the brake calipers.
Carefully pull the brake cal-
ipers back and out until
clear of the brake discs.
with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS: When removing the left
brake caliper, take care not to damage the ABS sensor
cable.
Raise the front of the mo-
torcycle until the front wheel
can rotate freely. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand for lifting the motor-
cycle.
Fitting the front wheel stand
( 104)
Remove right-hand axle
clamping screw
6.
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